ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – Three distinguished healthcare experts from Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre have returned from an intensive sub-regional training program in Barbados focused on advanced management techniques for Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) cases. The delegation comprised Dr. Tessy Fenton Lee, a consultant paediatrician; Gail Ann Fortune, consultant intensivist; and Germira Browne, the ICU unit manager.
The comprehensive five-day workshop represented a significant capacity-building initiative for Caribbean medical professionals, combining cutting-edge clinical protocols with hands-on simulation exercises. This blended learning approach equipped participants with enhanced skills to address severe respiratory complications and other critical medical conditions requiring intensive care intervention.
Organizers designed the program specifically to bolster regional preparedness for potential health crises, including seasonal epidemics and pandemic scenarios. The curriculum integrated evidence-based medical guidance with practical emergency response training, creating a robust framework for improving patient outcomes during respiratory health emergencies. This training initiative marks a strategic investment in strengthening the Caribbean’s collective healthcare resilience and standardizing critical care responses across the island nations.